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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.33, 766.59 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.33, 766.59 and 222.57 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.33 : 766.59 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.33/766.59 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.33x = 766.59 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.33x = 170,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,614.99/511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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